Cloudy with low visibility: Clarifying terminology and addressing distinctions

Mira Skadegård Thorsen

Abstract

This paper presents the argument that a theory of structural discrimination (discursive and hegemonic) can be used methodologically to address and acknowledge microdiscrimination which can otherwise be difficult to identify. The particular focus is on how discrimination is naturalized, and thereby hidden, in daily interactions, and how such concealment complicates recognition of racial discrimination.
Further, the paper explores differences and overlaps between discrimination and racism. The use of the term racism in regard to different, complex forms of discrimination is discussed. It is argued that conflating terms such as racism and discrimination may reinforce or exacerbate discrimination. These terms have distinct meanings that have a potential to contribute to identifying, acknowledging, and perhaps even mitigating, racial discrimination.

Original language	English
Publication date	2016
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 2016
Event	18th Nordic Migration Conference: Migration and social inequality: Global perspectives – new boundaries - University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway Duration: 11 Aug 2016 → 12 Aug 2016 http://www.sv.uio.no/iss/english/research/news-and-events/events/conferences-and-seminars/the-18th-nordic-migration-conference/index.html

Conference

Conference	18th Nordic Migration Conference
Location	University of Oslo
Country/Territory	Norway
City	Oslo
Period	11/08/2016 → 12/08/2016
Internet address	http://www.sv.uio.no/iss/english/research/news-and-events/events/conferences-and-seminars/the-18th-nordic-migration-conference/index.html

Keywords

structural discrimination
microdiscrimination
concealment
recognition of racial discrimination
racial discrimination
discrimination and racism
racism

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